SEND Learning Support Assistant

Job Purpose

We are looking to appoint outstanding candidates to join our primary team. This is a superb opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work with children with special educational needs & disabilities (SEND) and to support in the classroom.

All applicants should ideally have some class-based experience.

Those applying for the SEND LSA position should have previous experience of working with primary-aged children. This experience may have been gained within a mainstream education, in a specialist provision or maybe outside of education.

The role is dependent upon the pupil(s) attending Hatcham Primary and ceases if he/she leaves the school, or if SEND funding ceases or circumstances change. Hours are dependent on funding and will be reduced (with notice) if funding is reduced or circumstances change.

Key Responsibilities

• Improving pupil achievement and progress
• To take responsibility for pupils’ progress and attainment
• Track pupil progress against individual targets and provide supportive pupil intervention activities where appropriate
• Analyse pupil performance, altering provision in the light of resultant data
• Assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs

Qualifications

All applicants should ideally have some class-based experience. Those applying for the SEND LSA position should have previous experience of working with primary-aged children, gained within a mainstream education, in a specialist provision or outside of education.

London Living Wage

We are proud to pay the London Living Wage.